University of Texas at Austin
Francais Interactif: Interactive French
Fantastic, comprehensive site organized into 13 chapters. Each chapter contains vocabulary, grammar, video clips with interviews and dialogues, written exercises linking to French magazines and periodicals. Also pertinent cultural...
Other
Le Poulet Gauche: The Sixteenth Century
Overview of the political, social, and economic forces that existed in France during the sixteenth century. Links are provided to several different examples of French culture of the time. Resource created by a group interested in...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: French
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the French. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Other
Bonjour De France: Learn French Online
This is a resource with interactive skill building exercises that illustrate many facets of French grammar and vocabulary. Includes audio segments for listening comprehension, complete with text and hypertext linked vocabulary to aid...
University of Texas at Austin
Francais Interactif Fashion, Health & the Body
Extensive, interactive French culture site focuses on the body, fashion and health activities with video conversations--and includes grammar and other features for French learners.
University of Texas at Austin
Francais Interactif Communication and Media
This interactive site focuses on communications and media and features extensive vocabulary lists, interviews with video, pertinent grammar points and other tools for understanding French culture.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Creativity and Resistance: Maroon Cultures in Americas
An education resource guide based on an exhibit on the role of "Maroons," who were escaped slaves in Latin America who established communities with extensive cultural contacts. The guide includes activities which can be used in middle...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: French Guiana
Provides an overview of the culture of French Guiana. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: French Guianans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the French Guianans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: French Polynesia
Provides an overview of the culture of French Polynesia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: French Canadians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French Canadians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French-Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: French Canadians
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the French Canadians.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Indigenous Voices
Indigenous Voices celebrates the Metis' heritage languages: Michif-Cree, Northwestern Saskatchewan Michif, Michif-French, Cree, Saulteaux and Bunji. The Michif Resources are rich in materials and include oral histories and video clps.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: France
Provides an overview of the culture of France. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Wallis and Futuna
Provides an overview of the culture of Wallis and Futuna. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Acadians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Acadians. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Other
Caslt: French as a Second Language: Classroom Resource Links
Resources for French foreign-language teachers including a catalogue of links to resources on grammar, vocabulary, culture, idiomatic expressions, culture, reading, holidays, Francophone cultures, dictionaries, listening exercises and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Creating French Culture: From Empire to Democracy France
Library of Congress presents text and artifacts from France which describe its history from 1799 to present.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: French Guiana
Provides a virtual travel guide to French Guiana: background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much more...
University of Texas at Austin
Francais Interactif Secondary School & University
Dynamic site featuring interactive video, extensive vocabulary lists and grammar points all relating to the French educational system. Great for lisening comprehension and exposure to French life and culture.
University of Texas at Austin
Francais Interactif Les Vacances
Weather, seasons, geography, activities - all thins related to vacations presented with extensive vocabulary list, interactive audio, video and interview clips utilizing vocab in context. Has links to important grammatical concepts and...
University of Texas at Austin
Francais Interactif Me Voici
Discussing families, pastimes, nationalities - telling time all presented with extensive vocabulary lists and utilized in context through audio, video and interview clips - excellent for listening comprehension and cultural exposure. Has...